I talk the accord boards and this is a big problem like you said. I myself am on my 2nd tranny after my first one went out with 75k on it. I have added an EXTRA tranny filter and a cooler to it. If you take care of the car and dont stress it out it should last. ohh and FYI always use the E-brake when parking. If not the car rolls forwards/backwards after in park and rest on the tranny....